James Bignon - "I Came To Lift Him Up"

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  • James Bignon was born an only child in Savannah, GA, and raised in New York City. He came from a large family of singers, pianists, organists, and preachers. He started singing in church at the age of five and was already writing his own material at 11. He learned to play the piano by watching his parents and soon started taking lessons and theory courses. His impressive skills as a singer, writer, arranger, and instrumentalist were key to his successful recording career. He is shown here with The Deliverance Mass Choir singing live. Please rate.

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  • @macboi80
    @macboi80 11 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    love seeing a choir that is dressed holy and no flashy jewelry... just praising God, not for a show but in the beauty of Holiness

    • @megaman3946
      @megaman3946 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's so "holy" about what they have on? That's the problem right there. To busy worried about the dress code and not the MESSEGE

    • @cshsmitty6003
      @cshsmitty6003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @user-es9ry4jo8i
    @user-es9ry4jo8i 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those women are beautiful in this choir stand and have beautiful voices they are rocking this song and so are the fellows not to mention James Bignon good looking brother

  • @Tamyralevelsoflife
    @Tamyralevelsoflife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I was 26 years old at the time, singing soprano that evening. This was the first live recording I had ever done. This was an amazing experience for me. The countless rehearsals to get such a quality sound was worth it. Looking back at this video today at 49 years old now. Now I recognize where I knew certain people from. It was this mass choir! I have the VHS of this recording.Lol 😂 Thank you for posting so I can show my sons this video. And Thanks James Bignon for the opportunity.

    • @megaman3946
      @megaman3946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And yall Did that!!!!!! Hooked every since I heard it 4 years ago

    • @peggierhodes6997
      @peggierhodes6997 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you were part of history-

    • @oneonlymssam583
      @oneonlymssam583 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome job Sis, this was before they started using voice overs, and computers. Just a lot of good strong rehearsals, that's for perfection.

  • @EmorjaRoberson
    @EmorjaRoberson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    This is when we actually had some real choirs.

    • @apostolic2216
      @apostolic2216 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sad. In this hour of the church that we have to use the word "real" when the scriptures say, "Jesus Christ the same today, yesterday and forevermore." It says much about the state of this professing era of the church. When ppl return to God, He will return back to them - as He told Israel in the Old Testament.

    • @newmama9674
      @newmama9674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a way to start Juneteenth 2021!! Sang children!!!

    • @graceb8415
      @graceb8415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are 100% correct

  • @baltovers
    @baltovers ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a song that is Holy Ghost led because the director and musicians had to follow the lead singer who was being led by God. He was an annointed singer.

  • @AtlMom2005
    @AtlMom2005 13 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    400 voices strong we had a good time praising God!!

  • @user-es9ry4jo8i
    @user-es9ry4jo8i 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This song 🎵 is HOT 🔥 I love it the choir is incredible with the colors and movement in the stand and James Bignon is very good looking and can sing keep up the good work.

  • @connieb5839
    @connieb5839 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Listening and praising God on TH-cam because there are too many distractions and choices for a choir like this from days of old! Love listening to this, too!

  • @jaclenore6658
    @jaclenore6658 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gods praises never get old!!

  • @love100057
    @love100057 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a Glorious Era in GospelMusic with a Great Lead Singer and the Big Choir, Precious Memories, Still a Blessing, Glory to God.💜👏🏆❤️! 07/15/2023

  • @UncleDuTheWatchman
    @UncleDuTheWatchman 9 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Lord that is a CHOIR! I would LOSE It to see a choir this big these days...WHAT HAPPENED TO US?!!

    • @d.c.9145
      @d.c.9145 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I absolutely love choirs!! I really really miss this type of singing

  • @reesesm3730
    @reesesm3730 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A powerful voice.

  • @toots810usa6
    @toots810usa6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ain't no party like a Holy Ghost party!! Hallelujah!

  • @marioladunn1134
    @marioladunn1134 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love this song, It lifts me up! Now this is Gospel!! I love it!!

  • @jahsadorednkc
    @jahsadorednkc 13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man, look at that CHOIR!!!! Sang ya'll!!!!

  • @letadawson4092
    @letadawson4092 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He’s been so good to me!!!

  • @angeliqued2002
    @angeliqued2002 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I remember being there as a child that night...My God what a time we had!

  • @barbarahill6751
    @barbarahill6751 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    James did live in Augusta before moving to Atlanta. His singers were god's Children James organized a 100 voice choir in the 80's I had the opportunity to sing in that choir and led a song. James has been an inspiration to us here in Augusta. The program was televised to be on PBS. It was standing room only at the Antioch Baptist Church. What a time we had that night.

    • @ronniecollier2335
      @ronniecollier2335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes He Was An Lucy C Laney High School Graduate.

    • @dougiemac8417
      @dougiemac8417 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love this man’s voice!!! Is he still Ministering in the State of Georgia?? If so what church does he Minister at?

  • @margaretgray4170
    @margaretgray4170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Praise God for these choirs! So glad I grew up with this kind of praise! I was blessed to see James Bignon in the Bay Area many years ago...we got to meet him!

  • @marioladunn1134
    @marioladunn1134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this song, this song is so uplifting, and still sounds good.Sing Choir!!

  • @alim3611
    @alim3611 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How Massive is this choir ? 100 tenors , 150 altos and 180 sopranoes ! Amazing

  • @brenton8504
    @brenton8504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This man is SINGING!!!!!

  • @josephlong6667
    @josephlong6667 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love "OG" original gospel music it lift s us up, just as Jesus does. He also lifts our head and our soul. STAY BLESSED AND KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!!!

  • @carterboy66
    @carterboy66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had a blast singing in the choir with James Bignon for this project. Derk Chaney was the initial director but he ended up bring in Byron Cage and he was awesome.

  • @princessrucker4966
    @princessrucker4966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    SOMEBODY HELP ME LIFT HIM UP!!! HE'S BEEN GOOD TO ME!!! I'M GONNA LIFT HIM ANYHOW!!! COME ON Y'ALL!!!

  • @trendad95
    @trendad95 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Solomon had a choir of a thousand, this is great! I wish the church would go back to choir singing

  • @dianasteward2915
    @dianasteward2915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so thankful God gave me the energy to lead this song. Go ahead and lift Him up!!!

  • @andrepaige4274
    @andrepaige4274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Everyone was in the Spirit Of Yah !!!!!

  • @Louie914
    @Louie914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James was such a great and humble man.

  • @marjorievanhooke8145
    @marjorievanhooke8145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorite singers. I have a lot of his recordings.

  • @miskittt
    @miskittt 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This makes me super excited about singing in the Heavenly Choir.

    • @NDGOCHYLD
      @NDGOCHYLD ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could you imagine the voices in that choir. I tear up just thinking about it. Oh what a day...

  • @allbetsRoff60
    @allbetsRoff60 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    James Bignon a most talented man, God continue to use Him for His glory alone.
    Not many composers these days have the rare talent he posses.

  • @estelleaskew8230
    @estelleaskew8230 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Praise God for you man of God Amen ❤️🙏

  • @traceyray1831
    @traceyray1831 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song always lifts me up. A rocking gospel song

  • @tigerdog0607
    @tigerdog0607 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's what you call a REAL MASS CHOIR!

  • @virginiahall4030
    @virginiahall4030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man I'm glad I was young in the time and era!

  • @brendajefferson5984
    @brendajefferson5984 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favorite composer and Music Minister of all times!!!!

    • @dougiemac8417
      @dougiemac8417 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sister can you please tell me if James Bignon is still alive? If so is he still recording music in 2022.

  • @oneonlymssam583
    @oneonlymssam583 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    See, no computers, no machines, just full voice choir. OLD SCHOOL

  • @kimberlyrollins7723
    @kimberlyrollins7723 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Praise God! I love to worship the Lord,for who He is, my strength, my joy & my Savior! Watching them praise the Lord just makes His spirit leap inside me. Can't explain this feeling, you gotta have a relationship with Jesus to know what I mean. Hallelujah to the Lamb!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @rogercook8277
    @rogercook8277 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    if anybody was sitting down with all this praising going on, I will give them benefit of the doubt that they were not physically able to stand on their feet. Amen Amen and Amen.

  • @grammybjm
    @grammybjm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My, My, My what a choir, director and especially lead, Bro James B. I had the pleasure of singing with him at a work shop held at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, Dayton Ohio. I almost lost it. It was wonderful. Thanks Doug Toles for bringing. him. To GOD be the glory..

  • @suitguyaz
    @suitguyaz 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVE THIS MUSIC!!!
    Cannot get enough of this choir and the rhythm!

  • @KellerColeman
    @KellerColeman 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    GREAT SONG

  • @beverlybutler1360
    @beverlybutler1360 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amen lift him up

  • @joshuamccounly1237
    @joshuamccounly1237 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This Music brings back memories I was 7 or 8 years old lol James Bignon is a big name in a small town called Winston, Ga This cd inspired me as a child to really sing and I'm still singing. love the way the songs was composed and delivered like only James Bignon can. Also many friends are among the roster in tenors Shout out to Sean and Neal Mithchell and my Favorite Uncle Jay Nation who had his own fame in the 70s and 80s His group was the Chapparells way before my time but I groove to their hits now lol they should be on here check them outl!!!!

    • @Untilhecomes85
      @Untilhecomes85 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was the same age and know this song word to word

    • @happyandblessed7424
      @happyandblessed7424 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was 8 also

    • @cnelove4142
      @cnelove4142 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @cnelove4142
      @cnelove4142 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @trm2398
    @trm2398 13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I so remember the days of singing with James at EBC and I tell you what he WORKED us like hebrew slaves AND we LOVED it. We praised GOD like you would not believe. I miss those days. I pray that GOD continues to allow him to make this kind of GOSPEL...I miss chioirs like this.

  • @luckylucky3770
    @luckylucky3770 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This brother is jamming while singing!! YESSSS

  • @bldudleyful
    @bldudleyful 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got a chance to meet him at the music workshop some years ago at Berkeley Mount Zion Baptist Church in Berkeley, CA . I still have the CD's that he autographed for me. Love his music.

  • @pennierobertson300
    @pennierobertson300 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These r songs that bless your soul we need to go back to this

    • @jronyates881
      @jronyates881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a powerful song

  • @tajuang
    @tajuang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had the pleasure of singing with the 400 voices. I learned so much. Thanks James! He said if you can’t clap, rock and sing at the same time, this is not for you and Sam is the director of all directors, hands down!

  • @MeltedPearls
    @MeltedPearls 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Get some joy, it is HERE! Thanks so much for posting this video! Love in Christ to all who love Him, too.

  • @utbr01
    @utbr01 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    now That's a choir!!! wow!!! awesome how no matter how large choirs are, when they sing in such unison, they sound as if a smaller group is giving all this magnificent sound

  • @Jewelz0923
    @Jewelz0923 13 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When I first heard this song, I thought it was Timothy Wright. He sound just like him.

  • @michele6691
    @michele6691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love seeing this video Lord knows I would love to be a part of a choir like this I miss singing

  • @7Snookie
    @7Snookie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reminds of the days I sang with the Virginia University State Gospel Choir during Thanksgiving weekend back in the late 80's for college choir competitions in Atlanta GA. What A Time, What A Time we had.

  • @joemoore371
    @joemoore371 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you James Bignon. You are a gifted composer, singer, and arranger. To god be the Glory!

  • @Gospelhousesinger
    @Gospelhousesinger 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love this song because it keeps me reminded to lift up Jesus, the one and only that will make all thing possible. Thank you Lord.

  • @virginiaberry1716
    @virginiaberry1716 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh how I love gospel music it sets my soul on fire especially Olivet Oakland

  • @davidlove84
    @davidlove84 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Y'all, my grandma made me watch this every morning while I was growing up. This brings back so many memories.

  • @JohnWilmerding
    @JohnWilmerding 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never heard a more uplifting song! :-)

  • @25were1
    @25were1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i just love hearing this song man!!!.

  • @byronpowell5740
    @byronpowell5740 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now thats what I call sangin yes Lawd!!!

  • @toneyroney8002
    @toneyroney8002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this guy's voice.

  • @kimberlysam9987
    @kimberlysam9987 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank You Lord. AMEN!!!!

  • @henriettacoard9048
    @henriettacoard9048 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this song and the way James sing it.

  • @lindadobson6292
    @lindadobson6292 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Been so good to me. I came lift him up. Been so good to me.

    • @zanetasmith9954
      @zanetasmith9954 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      THATS THE BEST PART !!!!! I love the drive to this song

  • @websurfin9575
    @websurfin9575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Praise Him!

  • @TreySheltTV
    @TreySheltTV 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember singing this song it used to bring the house down.

  • @chrismaxwell540
    @chrismaxwell540 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    i miss the large powerhouse choirs

  • @zandrarollins9575
    @zandrarollins9575 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful praise song

  • @godswoman2012
    @godswoman2012 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome! HE'S worthy to BE LIFTED UP! If you WON'T help me lift HIM up the ROCKS will cry out in your place.......Lift HIM Up!

  • @my2cents375
    @my2cents375 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome praise!!! Lift Him higher, higher, and higher!!

  • @vivianlong2629
    @vivianlong2629 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love James Bignon and The DMC ,but this is my praise jam I can listen to this and start shouting and praising God like nobody's business!!!! God is great and greatly to be praised. Lift Him up! and yes I heard the breaking glass or over turned mike stand.

  • @bldudleyful
    @bldudleyful 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a chance to meet him at the music workshop some years ago at Berkeley Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Berkeley, CA . (Rev. Dr. M. T. Thompson was the pastor at that time). I still have the CD's that he autographed for me. Love his music.

  • @msscott73
    @msscott73 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the whole cassette every song on this one is just as good as this one. You can just play it from the first to the last one.

  • @chantedupar379
    @chantedupar379 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glory!!! Yessss!!!

  • @junebugtheboz500
    @junebugtheboz500 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's been too good to me !!!

  • @jaclenore6658
    @jaclenore6658 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lift Him UP!

  • @angelachildress9181
    @angelachildress9181 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's a blessing

  • @jonathanboegl7332
    @jonathanboegl7332 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Simply down to your bones powerful exultation of Jesus. Thank you for posting this! :o)

  • @kimberleysanders9976
    @kimberleysanders9976 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's my oldest brother Samuel T. Sanders,Jr. leading that choir!!!!

  • @user-es9ry4jo8i
    @user-es9ry4jo8i 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can this choir and James Bignon come to my church in Romeoville IL. You all are amazing

  • @xgaygreg
    @xgaygreg 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    PRAISE GOD!!!

    • @v.dargain1678
      @v.dargain1678 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They don't give you no choice . Don't come if you're not up for the challenge .

  • @rogercook8277
    @rogercook8277 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been in music all of my life. I live in Memphis, Tn and go to one of the best churches in town. Middle Baptist (Whithaven). Rev. Lester Baskin (pastor). First Lady (Irene Baskin). We have about 70 or more every sunday morning in our (Sanctuary Choir). And they can (Sang).But I was just thinking, what would it be like to direcct a choir this size. They all were getting there praise on. Oh yeay.

    • @devontecollins151
      @devontecollins151 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a member at Brown Baptist... And you know we cut up every Sunday

  • @d.c.9145
    @d.c.9145 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I needed this!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @rickritz1130
    @rickritz1130 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wonderful. Wish I had this cd

  • @alim3611
    @alim3611 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow thanks Amez4life . Its wonderfully inspiring . Praise be to God

  • @kcthemusicshankle5716
    @kcthemusicshankle5716 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still jamming this 🔥🔥

  • @SaucyCinderfella
    @SaucyCinderfella 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My my thats a mass choir

    • @cnelove4142
      @cnelove4142 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tyshon Love xxxxdddddddddfftfdrrfdxdrdsettttttrttrrrrrrrrrree4eeseeeeeeeeessssesssddssessdseesrerrrr4rerrr

    • @v.dargain1678
      @v.dargain1678 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen . They could certainly warm up a congregation back in the day .

  • @ThumpDr
    @ThumpDr 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the album and absolutly love it. James and the choir are off the chain. What a joyful noise unto the lord. Wish I knew what church it was recorded at. I play bass and wish I could have gotten a chunk of that. POWERFUL!

    • @claryp1509
      @claryp1509 ปีที่แล้ว

      The church was formerly called “Cathedral of the Holy Spirit” (Earl Paulk). Now, it’s called “House of Hope” (E. Dewey Smith)

  • @Ange78727
    @Ange78727 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes, yes, yes!

  • @aureliusscipio
    @aureliusscipio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @TheElder79
    @TheElder79 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @ThumpDr
    It was recorded at the former Chapel Hill Harvester Church/ Cathedral of The Holy Spirit. This facility presently is the home of The Greater Traveler's Rest Baptist Church. It is located in Decatur, Georgia outside Atlanta.

  • @big1e1sav
    @big1e1sav 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well he was definitely born in Savannah, I'm from Savannah and he talked about in a workshop that he was conducting.

  • @michaelcornejo471
    @michaelcornejo471 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is a exellent :3 music wau ..!!! :3 beatifull :3

  • @musiqtube1
    @musiqtube1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you look at that? Now THAT is a choir.

  • @jfbtn
    @jfbtn 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glória a Deus!!!

  • @RadiantVaughn
    @RadiantVaughn 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SANG CHOIR!

  • @msqueenpattitv7179
    @msqueenpattitv7179 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My My My!""" Sing Children Sing!"""

  • @miskittt
    @miskittt 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's how to sang!